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 Qatar Newspapers & Magazines  

 Latest News from Qatar  

Qatar squashes independence of free press advocacy group mere ...
Jerusalem Post
Emir of Qatar Sheik Hamed Bin Khalifa Al Thani. Photo: AP Those monitoring global press freedom say the recent events in Doha constitute a blow to free ...

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7/2/2009 5:39:16 PM

Novinite.com

Gazprom Seeks Global Deals to Build Gas Grid Encircling Europe
Bloomberg
Qatar, the world's biggest producer of LNG, is also encroaching on Gazprom's traditional markets. The Persian Gulf state, poised to more than double LNG ...
Russia-Ukraine gas row likely this winter -officialReuters
Gazprom is losing EuropeRIA Novosti

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7/2/2009 6:22:44 AM

Kantipur Online

13 Indians, 12 Nepalis feared killed in Qatar ship capsize
Sify
Twenty-nine people, including 13 Indians and 12 Nepalis, are feared to have perished in a ship capsize off Doha Port in Qatar after searches for survivors ...
Qatar ship capsize: Two dead Nepalis identifiedKantipur Online
12 Nepalis missing in Qatari ship capsize identifiedE Kantipur
Bodies of two Nepalis missing in Doha ship capsize found, 10 ...Nepalnews.com
www.reviewnepal.com
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7/2/2009 2:56:17 AM

Product Reviews

Qatar Sets Its Sights on German Industry
BusinessWeek
From Doha to Volkswagen's headquarters in Wolfsburg or to Porsche's base in Zuffenhausen near Stuttgart—German automakers cherish the calls from Qatar's ...
German Stocks Fluctuate; DAX Poised for Best Quarter Since 2003Bloomberg
European close: Banks weigh on marketsShareCast
Areva, Carrefour, Porsche SE, tomtom NV: Europe Equity PreviewBloomberg
Bloomberg -Bloomberg
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7/1/2009 11:58:11 AM

Sky News

Qatar: Up to 30 feared dead as ship sinks off Doha
The Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As many as 30 people are feared dead after a ship capsized and quickly sank in choppy Persian Gulf waters off the Qatari ...
Eight from Rajasthan feared dead in boat capsize off QatarTimes of India
Indians among 29 missing in Qatar boat capsizeHindu
AHTS Damas Victory sinks offshore QatarEnergyCurrent
Sify -Independent Online -ArabianBusiness.com
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7/1/2009 8:21:11 AM

 Country Information  
دولة قطر
Dawlat Qatar

State of Qatar
Flag of Qatar Coat of arms of Qatar
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: As Salam al Amiri
Location of Qatar
Capital
(and largest city)
Doha
25°18′N 51°31′E
Official languages Arabic
Government Monarchy
 - Emir Hamad bin Khalifa
 - Prime Minister Abdullah bin Khalifah Al Thani
Independence1 from the United Kingdom 
 -   September 3, 1971 
Area
 - Total 11,437 km² (164th)
4,416 sq mi 
 - Water (%) negligible
Population
 - July 2006 estimate 839,213 (158th2)
 - 2004 census 744,029 [1] (159th)
 - Density 74/km² (121st)
192/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2005 estimate
 - Total $25.01 billion (102nd)
 - Per capita $31,397 (11th)
GDP (nominal) 2005 estimate
 - Total $37.85 billion (62nd)
 - Per capita $43,110 (7th)
HDI (2004) 0.844 (high) (46th)
Currency Riyal (QAR)
Time zone (UTC+3)
 - Summer (DST) (UTC+3)
Internet TLD .qa
Calling code +974